Delaware State Parks recognizes four distinct camping rate seasons: Winter, Spring/Fall, Summer and Peak Summer. Timeframes for each are as follows:

• Winter: November 1 – March 31
• Spring/Fall: April 1 – May 28; September 7 – October 31
• Summer: May 28 – June 10; August 13 – September 6
• Peak Summer: June 11 – August 12

Reservations may be made online or via call center (1-877-98-PARKS; 1-877-987-2757)

Call center hours are as follows:

• October 1 – March 31: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• April 1 – 29: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• April 30 – September 30: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Reservations may be made up to one year prior to arrival date, available for the date at the opening time of the call center to prevent unfair (earlier) reservation window for website users.

Reservations may be made up to the day prior to arrival. Walk-in reservations are not accepted.

All family campsites, cabins, cottages and yurts can be reserved and are numbered site-specific.

Delaware State Parks’ highest priority is preservation of the natural resources we steward for the continued, future enjoyment of all people who visit. Please be considerate of others, dispose of litter properly, take only pictures and leave only footprints.

• Camping is permitted for a maximum of 14 days within a 21-day period per park.
• Each campsite can accommodate 1 mobile camping unit and 1 tent, or 2 tents with a maximum of 300 sq. feet of floor space.
• One vehicle is permitted per campsite. Overflow parking is available.
• Motorized golf carts are prohibited, with the exception of ADA vehicles with park management approval.

Check-in/out times are as follows:
Campsites (RV & Tent):

• Check-in: 1 p.m.
• Check-out: 12 p.m.

Cabins, Cottages & Yurts:

• Check-in: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Check-out: 11 a.m.

RV & Tent sites registering before 6 a.m. will be charged for the previous night

Pets are permitted but must be attended at all times. Pets are welcome in designated cabins and cottages – check reservation details prior to booking.

Each campsite may have up to 8 people unless otherwise specified. Reservation fees cover the first 4 guests; an additional fee of $2/day for each person will be charged for parties over 4.

Campsites may only be registered to visitors 18+ years who will be staying for the duration of the reservation.

Campsites cannot be resold or transferred to nonregistered persons or third parties. Any unauthorized resale or transfer may result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.

Reservation changes may be made once at no charge. Subsequent changes will result in a $10 fee per change.

Changes may include date or site number; transaction total must remain the same as the original to qualify as a change.

A cancellation fee of $10 will apply if cancellation occurs 31 days or more before arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.

A cancellation fee equivalent to a one-day campsite fee will be charged if cancellation is within 30 days of arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.

A $35 fee will be applied for cancellation of a cabin, camping cabin or yurt reservation. Balance of payments will be refunded.

A $300 fee will be applied for cancellation of a waterfront cottage 121 days or more in advance of arrival date. The customer will forfeit ½ of the published rental fee if the reservation is cancelled less than 121 days prior to arrival date.

Early departures forfeit all balances.

Refunds for cancellations may only be issued by the Division of Parks and Recreation or by the Call Center.

The park reserves the right to hold a campsite, cabin or yurt for 24 hours after your expected arrival date before your reservation is cancelled and returned to inventory.

Cancellations will result in the issuance of a refund of the balance of fees paid. The refund will be applied by the same instrument by which payment was made (i.e. credit card payments will receive a credit using the same credit card. Checks and money orders will receive a check refund.) Refunds by check require a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. The Request for Refund procedures must be followed for refunds made by check.

Customers may not cancel a reservation and rebook the stay for the same dates in order to receive a promotional discount.

Designated officials in each park and specified Dover staff may authorize a complete refund in case of emergency or early departure.

Help us protect our trees by preventing the spread of harmful insect pests to Delaware’s parks and forests. Due to recent quarantines and threats of invasive insects that are detrimental to Delaware’s agriculture, outside firewood is no longer permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds. Firewood is available for purchase at all State Park campgrounds.

Campfires and open fires may be banned in selected campgrounds during extremely dry conditions. Please contact the campground immediately prior to your visit for fire status. Charcoal fires in grills are permitted during bans unless otherwise noted.

Campfires should be contained within the fire ring, and should not be left unattended.

Campfires are not permitted at Delaware Seashore State Park at any time.